Figure 1-2 Typical HP Jetdirect Print Server Installation HP Jetdirect EIO Using the HP Jetdirect print server, setting up your network printer is easy. Install the HP Jetdirect print server hardware and connect the printer to your network. Use network installation software to configure the print server for network communications, and to add the printer on each computer system that will send print jobs directly to the printer.

What You Need HP printer with an available EIO slot. We assume that you have an HP EIO printer that is operating properly. Use the documentation supplied with your printer to assemble and test the printer. A working network with an available network connection, and network cables with RJ-45 connectors.

For Help... For advanced topics or more information, see other documentation for this product supplied electronically on the HP Jetdirect CD- ROM. For release notes, see the “Readme” file in the root directory of the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. For Web-based or direct phone support, refer to the HP support information in Appendix Note...

Remove Power to Printer, Install the Hardware Figure 2-1 Remove Power, Install and Connect the Card RJ-45 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer’s power cord. 2. Identify an available HP Enhanced I/O (EIO) slot (typically, in the back of the printer). For printers with multiple EIO slots, you can install Note the print server into any EIO slot in the HP printer.

Verify Jetdirect Print Server Operation 1. Print a Jetdirect Configuration page and check for status messages. In most HP LaserJet printers, a Jetdirect Configuration page will automatically print when you print a Printer Configuration page. In HP DesignJet printers, Jetdirect configuration information will be included on the Service Configuration print.

If Required, Configure Jetdirect With Your Network Settings If your network requires that you configure network settings on the print server before you add the printer to your network systems, you can do so now. However, in most cases, you can skip this section. Instead, you can proceed directly to Add the Printer to Your Network Server or System.

Add the Printer to Your Network Server or System Once the printer is configured for proper operation on your network, you can then add the printer on each computer that will send print jobs directly to the printer. To add the printer to your system configuration, you must use network printer installation software for your system.

Note If you use the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM to install MFP or All-in-One devices, some features (other than printing) may not be accessible. This section provides information on using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM software. Microsoft or Novell NetWare Networks To install the printer on a supported Windows system using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM utility: 1.

4. Follow the instructions on the screens. Note The printer installation wizard runs from the CD- ROM. It copies files to a temporary directory on your system, and deletes them when it terminates. For a current version of the wizard that can be installed and run from your system disk, visit HP online support at: http://www.hp.com/support/net_printing...

UNIX Networks For HP-UX and Sun Solaris systems, use the HP Jetdirect Printer Installer for UNIX software provided on the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM. The software is located in the /UNIX directory of the CD-ROM. For detailed installation instructions and other information, read the text and documentation files provided in the /UNIX directory of the CD-ROM.

To View Documents on the CD-ROM Several HP Jetdirect print server documents, including the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator’s Guide, are provided on the CD-ROM both in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (*.pdf) and web browser format (*.htm). For supported Windows systems, these documents can be accessed through the CD-ROM utility.

Note For other supported operating systems, you can access the documentation files directly from the \DOCS directory on the CD-ROM. For Adobe Acrobat format (*.pdf) documents, the Adobe Acrobat Reader for your system must be installed and available on your system. If you have difficulty viewing *.pdf documents, upgrade to the latest released version of Acrobat Reader available from Adobe Systems...

Troubleshooting Tools HP Jetdirect Configuration Page As illustrated in Chapter 2, the Jetdirect Configuration page provides comprehensive print server status. It is an important diagnostic tool, especially if network communications with the print server is not available. In most HP LaserJet printers, a Jetdirect Configuration page will automatically print when you print a Printer Configuration page.

the printer’s control panel (if it has one). See Appendix C for more information. the embedded Web server running on the Jetdirect print server. accessing the Telnet interface on the Jetdirect print server. using a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) configuration file that is downloaded, for example, from a BootP or DHCP server.

Note The HP Jetdirect 10/100Base-TX print server may require up to 10 seconds to establish a connection on the network. Try the following troubleshooting procedures: Verify cabling connections. Configure the print server’s 10/100TX link setting directly (for example, using the EIO menu on the printer’s control panel). Verify that the configuration of the connecting network device (such as a network switch) matches.

Resetting to Factory Defaults You can restore default values by performing a cold reset on your printer (see your printer documentation for instructions). To perform a cold reset on many HP LaserJet printers, turn off the printer and then press and hold the Go button as you turn the printer back on.

Enabling or Disabling Network Protocols When you first install the Jetdirect print server from the factory, all supported network protocols are enabled (or turned on) whenever you turn the printer on. If a network protocol is enabled, the card may actively transmit on the network even when there are no computers on the network that use the protocol.

Introduction to Network Printing Network Printing Configurations Networks consist of computers connected together to share information and resources, such as printers. On a “client-server” network, client computers send print jobs to dedicated server computers that control the use of each printer. On a “peer-to-peer” network, dedicated servers are not used.

Note that peer-to-peer printing can be configured on a client-server network. For example, a small workgroup might use peer-to-peer printing even though it is connected to an enterprise-wide client-server network. Network Protocols Regardless of the network type (client-server or peer-to-peer), your computers and printers must use a common language, or “network protocol”...

Additional information on network addresses and other parameters is available using the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM utility (Windows) by selecting Networking Help. Setting Up Your Network Printer If you are on a network that uses TCP/IP, check with Note your network administrator for a valid IP address and other required parameters.

HP Jetdirect EIO Control Panel Menus Introduction When supported by the printer, the HP Jetdirect EIO internal print server contains a configuration menu that can be accessed from the printer’s control panel. The keystrokes to access this menu depend on the printer. Refer to the printer manuals for more information. The HP Jetdirect internal print servers support the following printer control panels: Classic Control Panel...

Classic Control Panel Classic control panels can typically display two lines of 16 characters each. As described in Table C-1, the HP Jetdirect EIO control panel menu allows you to enable or disable network protocols, and configure selected network parameters. On the control panel display, an asterisk (*) is used to identify the selected value.

Graphical Control Panel Graphical control panels typically display 18 characters on a line, and as many as four MENUS + XXXXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXX + XXXXXXXX lines at a time. In addition, scrolling may be supported to allow display of additional lines.

Table C-2. EIO Graphical Control Panel Menu (3 of 5) Menu Item Options Description of settings MANUAL (Available only if CONFIG METHOD is set SETTINGS to MANUAL) Configure parameters directly from the printer control panel: IP ADDRESS n.n.n.n: The unique IP address of the printer, where n is a value from 0 to 255.

FCC Statements CAUTION. Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the Hewlett-Packard Company may cause interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. General Information. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

FCC Class B for HP J7934A Ethernet or IEEE 802.3/802.3u. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.

Warranty Service HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP Jetdirect 620n/615n Print Servers 1 year J7934A, J6057A) Software on HP Jetdirect CD-ROM 90 days 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above.

8. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

HP Support By Phone Highly trained technicians are ready to take your call. For a list of HP support numbers by country/region, see Table F-1. For toll-free phone support in the USA and Canada, Note call HP support at: 1-800-HPINVENT (1-800-474-6836) For the most recent HP support telephone numbers and available services worldwide, visit: http://www.hp.com/support/support_assistance...